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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,450.59, 17,181.59 and 6,785.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,450.59, 17,181.59 and 6,785.30 is: 9,363.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,450.59 : 17,181.59 = 6,785.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,450.59/17,181.59 = 6,785.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,450.59x = 17,181.59 × 6,785.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,450.59x = 116,582,187.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,582,187.22/12,450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,363.59

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